The Day Our Promise Breaks

Chapter 276

Brooks stood next to Evelyn, watching her with a mix of tenderness and genuine concern. He hadn't mentioned to Evelyn that he'd looked into the mystery surrounding Charlie and Sandy's kidney donors. However, any trace of

information had been deliberately wiped clean. There was only one person who could pull off something like that-Charles. He was hell-bent on protecting Dahlia, come what may.

Evelyn finally stopped when she was about to collapse from exhaustion, and a bit of the gloom clouding her heart started to lift. "Brooks, it's getting late. We should head back," she said, noticing it was nearly eleven.

"Okay," Brooks replied, taking her hand again as they left the indoor amusement park and headed back to the car. While he buckled Evelyn's seatbelt, he noticed a hint of sadness still lingering in her eyes. Worried about leaving her alone, he gently asked, "How about staying over at my place tonight?"

"What?" Evelyn turned to him, clearly surprised.

think his intentions were anything but genuine. Quickly, he stumbled over his words, "Evelyn,

know you're just worried about me," Evelyn cut him off

it the wrong way, but he couldn't help but feel embarrassed by his own reaction. Usually cool and collected, he found himself losing his composure around Evelyn more

been too forward. To Evelyn, he was just someone who'd helped her out

feeling worn out both physically and emotionally. She was also worried about

floor, where the hotel manager was already waiting at the suite door. Despite his curiosity, the manager kept his eyes forward as he handed Brooks the key card, knowing this

I'm just next door, so call me if you need

the key card without

she replied,